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SOAR United Boosts Literacy in Vicksburg Youth
VICKSBURG, Miss. – Each morning, Bre, a camp mentor at SOAR United/Camp Discovery is greeted by the excited faces of the students she works with. Bre’s students are among those whose reading scores were on the decline in 2023 but attend SOAR United in the hopes of getting their literacy development back on track.
‘He had a heart of gold’: Family mourns passing of Heidelberg mayor
HEIDELBERG, Miss. (WHLT) – The family of Heidelberg Mayor David Taylor II is remembering his legacy as a father, educator and mayor after he passed away. Taylor passed away on Saturday, July 13. His wife and daughter said he was a loving husband and father of two. “His drive was making sure everyone was okay. […]
Where Southern Miss baseball's 2025 roster stands after MLB draft
Southern Miss baseball had four players picked in this week’s MLB Draft. DJ Layton, a Southern Miss shortstop signee, went in the sixth round to the Baltimore Orioles; starting pitcher Niko Mazza was taken in the eighth round by the San Francisco Giants; junior college transfer pitcher Lucas Elissalt was picked by the Detroit Tigers in the 13th round and center fielder Dalton McIntyre was drafted by the Atlanta Braves in Round 19.
Assisted living facility site moves to Gluckstadt after withdrawing Livingston proposal
The Oaks, an assisted living facility initially intended for Livingston, will now begin construction in Gluckstadt following unanimous approval from the Board of Aldermen. Husband and wife duo Chad and Crystal Phillips are the developers behind The Oaks. Chad, a charge nurse and native of Madison, said he and Crystal, a real estate agent, wanted to contribute much-needed support for seniors and disabled individuals in Madison County.
Gulf Coast region gas prices rose from last week: See how much here
Regional gas prices rose last week and reached an average of $3.11 per gallon of regular fuel on Monday, up from last week's price of $3.06 per gallon, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The average fuel price in the Gulf Coast region has risen about 12 cents since...
Mississippi Lacks Black Doctors, Even as Lawmakers Increasingly Target Diversity Programs
Jerrian Reedy was 9 when his father was admitted to the hospital in Hattiesburg, about two hours northeast of New Orleans, after sustaining three gunshot wounds. Reedy recalled visiting his dad in the intensive care unit that summer in 2009, even though children weren’t typically permitted in that part of the hospital.
MDOT uses RCUTs to reduce crashes, improve efficiency
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Officials with the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) said drivers across the state face increasing challenges at intersections as traffic volumes rise and congestion worsens. MDOT has implemented innovative solutions, including Restricted Crossing U-turns. Officials said a Restricted Crossing U-turn (RCUT) is a safe and effective way to get drivers across […]
Mississippi can wait to reset legislative districts that dilute Black voting strength, judges say
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi can wait until next year to redraw some of its legislative districts to replace ones where Black voting power is currently diluted, three federal judges said Thursday. The decision updates a timeline from the judges, who issued a ruling July 2 that found problems...
Woman sentenced for 2022 death of man in Mississippi
JEFFERSON DAVIS COUNTY, Miss. (WHLT) – A woman pled guilty in connection to the 2022 death of a man in Mississippi. Hal Kittrell, 15th Circuit Court District Attorney, announced 22-year-old Sierra Jane Inscoe, of Prentiss, pled guilty to murder for the shooting death of Carson Sistrunk. Authorities said Sistrunk’s body was found on September 7, […]
Mississippi Miss Hospitality crowned its newest representative, Chloe Grace Weeks
Chloe Grace Weeks of Winston County was crowned the 2024 Mississippi Miss Hospitality on Saturday during the competition at the Saenger Theater in downtown Hattiesburg. She was one of 42 contestants throughout the state competing for the title. She was crowned by 2023 Miss Hospitality Abney Grace Pittman of Wayne County at the end of the program.
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